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Ipswich Town sign Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City
Premier League side, Ipswich Town, has announced the signing of winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City. Abdul, 22, joins Town for an undisclosed fee and has signed a five-year contract, through to the summer of 2031. The attacker featured in all four of Ghana’s games at this summer’s FIFA World Cup, including agains...
2026 WC: We conceded easy goals against Croatia – Carlos Queiroz
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has pointed to defensive lapses as the key reason behind the Black Stars’ 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Although Ghana had already secured qualification to the knockout stage before the match, the result saw them finish third in the […]
2026 WC: Swedish curse meets Queiroz’s own 12-year World Cup pain – Can Ghana bury double ghosts in Toronto?
Lightning doesn’t strike twice. But Swedish referees? And cursed World Cup runs? On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 37-year-old Glenn Nyberg from Sweden will take charge of Ghana vs Panama at Toronto Stadium. And that detail should make Black Stars fans nervous. Because the last time a Swede held the whistle in a Ghana World...
It’s a privilege and honour to be part of Ghana football – Carlos Queiroz
Veteran coach Carlos Queiroz has described his appointment as head coach of Ghana national football team as both a privilege and a deeply personal milestone. The 73-year-old replaces Otto Addo on a short-term four-month contract and is tasked with leading Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup later this year. Queiroz was of...
Ghana lacked team spirit at World Cup, says Kevin-Prince Boateng
Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng believes the Black Stars’ lack of team spirit was a key factor behind their exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana’s campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat by Colombia in the Round of 32 at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, with Jhon Arias scoring the only goal in the […]
2026 World Cup: Ghana will not progress beyond the group stage – Ex-Serbia forward Goran
Speaking exclusively to Asempa FM, Goran said there is not enough time for Carlos Queiroz to fully implement his ideas within the team.
When FIFA bows to politics, football loses: The dangerous precedent of the Balogun decision
For decades, FIFA has proudly presented itself as the uncompromising guardian of football’s independence. Its message has been simple and consistent: keep politics out of football. National associations have been suspended for government interference. Players have been sanctioned for political statements. Teams have be...
The World Cup’s free agents looking for their next move
The World Cup is getting interesting.
Gideon Mensah vows Black Stars will bounce back
Left-back Gideon Mensah says the team feels the pain of Ghana’s World Cup exit but will use the disappointment as motivation for the future.
Italy rejects ‘shameful’ idea to replace Iran at World Cup
Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official. Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup, and the team is preparing to play in the U.S. despite the war in the Middle East. FIFA...
Carlos Queiroz to stay in hotel as GFA converts official Black Stars coach’s residence into office
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz will be accommodated in a hotel upon his arrival in the country, after the official residence previously designated for the national team coach was repurposed. Speaking to Asempa FM’s Sports Nite, GFA’s Senior...
US Embassy hosts Black Stars watch party in Tamale to strengthen community engagement
The United States Embassy in Ghana has brought residents of Tamale together for a public watch party, with senior government officials from the Northern Region in attendance.